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FROM RABal ROSSOFF • • •

THE NINETIES ARE GoING FAST! "Hey, it's the Nineties!" We hear that mantra so often, "It's the Nineties!" - especially when people want to

justify doing whatever they choose to do with little or no restraint based on what had been previously accepted as normative moral behavior.

I think they have it wrong. As I see it, the trend of the nineties is not a move away from traditional morality, but towards it. At the end of this decade, I believe that we will look back and see the nineties as a reaction against the eighties. The eighties, as docu­mented in such books as Robert Bellah's Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life, seemed to be typified by the spirit of acquisition and the "me genera­tion" mentality. The "do your own thing" of the seventies was made corporate; material wealth grew, and the general sense was to live for today and do what feels good.

Here is the quintessential eighties joke: A chicken once went to the house of her friend the salmon to invite him to a lox and eggs lneakfast. "No thanks," said the salmon, "I think Fa skip this one." "But it will be g;real!" said the chicken. "Everyone will be there!" "Everyone, except me," replied the salmon. Finally the chicken asked the salmo-n, "But why don't you want to go�" "It's like this, " said the salmon. "From you they want a contribution; from me they want a commitment!"

In the nineties, people have been searching for commitment, something to which to connect which will somehow help us to respond to the age-old question posed to Alfie, "What's it all about?" The nineties seems to be typified by a growing acceptance of moral standards, an across the board rise in religious observance, a desire to move away from the excesses of the feel good eighties, a search for meaning which transcends the self and a rediscovery of the spiritual wealth that was ours all along.

But many of us do not know where to begin. When it comes to the everyday moral issues, a number of new books have responded

to the need among Jews to reconnect with our heritage of ethics - personal, interper­sonal and business. One such book is by my friend and colleague, Rabbi Jeff Salkin -Being God's Partner: How to Find the Hidden Link Between Spirituality and Your Work.

But where do we find a response to the inner spiritual needs in ourselves and our families?

Enter the OutReach Committee. The mission of the OutReach Committee is to provide support and learning opportunities for interfaith families and for "Jews by Choice." What we find, however, is that the very same information and skills of Jewish living sought by "Jews by Choice" are sought as well by "Jews by Birth" (or as some say, "Jews by Accident"). OutReach is also InReach.

One such spiritual learning opportunity will be on Friday evening, January 17. OutReach is sponsoring a Pot Luck Shabbat Dinner at which we will demonstrate vari­ous home traditions for making Friday night Jewishly special (a.k.a. sacred). After the dinner, our Shabbat Service will be another in our series of Learning Services, this one aimed at beginners. In addition, members of our community will briefly share their thoughts on the topic, "What Shabbat means to me."

Please look for the notice in this Bulletin for details and RSVP information. As we begin the last few years of this decade, why not take a nineties look at how little

time we really have. For when we do, it will help us rediscover and refocus on what is truly important as Jews: living our lives as part of a Covenant Community whose whole life should mirror the divine.

A happy, healthy and meaningful New Year to all!

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CHEBlJADDN AND WDR!iIIIP

Friday (Janullry�) at 7:30 PM Family Shabbat Evening Service Candle Blessing: Margaret Wiviott Kiddush: Jeffrey Freeman

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Friday (January 10) at ,8:00 PM ,�",b"'t �vegln� Servl� '. Candle Blessing: Joy Watne Winter fntroduction to Kiddush: Alan VVinter Kiddush: Brett and Dean Wayne

saturday (January 11) at 11:00 AM Shabbat Momtng Service Brett and Dean Wayne wi be called to the Torah as B'nai Mitzvah

Friday (January 17) at 8:00PM Shabbat Evening Service OutReach Teaching Shab�at

Friday (January 24) 8:00 PM Shabbat Evening Service Candle Blessing: Rayni Borinsky Kiddush: Jessie Borinsky

In the spirit of Martin Luther King's birthday, our special guest speaker will be Reverend Havey Sparkman, III

Saturday (January 25) at 11 :00 AM Shabbat Momlng Service Jessie Borinsky will be .called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah

Friday (January 31) 8;00 PM Women of Refonn Judaism/ Sisterhood Shabbat Evening Service Members of \/VRJ/Sisterhood will participate in the service.

:1!!t Pre!iident"!i Me!i!iage � .

Happy New Year on behalf of the entire Bo'; rd of the Temple. Please accept

our best wishes for a happy and healthy 1997. This year promises to be another fine year for Temple B'nai Or as we start the last three years of the millennium.

6uest Speaker Rev. Harvey H.B. Sparkman III to speak on Shabbat Evening, January 24

Hopefully this winter will not be too severe and you won't be snowbound in your homes preventing you from coming to Temple. In this column I often talk about the many great activities that go on here but the most important activity occurs on a weekly basis . . . on Friday night. Our Shabbat worship is sometimes overlooked and under-attended. So many things go on in our lives during the week that the temptation to say you're tired and don't feel like coming is too easy. If you read the Bulletin you will see that the services vary from week to week from family services on the first Friday to teaching services. The teaching service is an opportunity to learn the meaning or origin of different parts of our service. By better understanding the history, it makes the service that much more enjoy­able. After all, Temple is what you make it, and if you only come out for the High Holy Days you're not availing yourself of the greater part of what we have to offer. Why not make a New Year's resolution to attend at least one service every month.

In commemoration of Martin Luther KingJr. Day, Temple B'nai Or is honored to have as guest speaker the Rev. Harvey H.B. Sparkman III. Rev. Sparkman is the Pastor of Bethel A.M.E. church on Spring Street in Morristown. Rev. Sparkman, a resident of Morristown, came to our community after having served in congregations in Lancaster, Pa., Greenwich CT., and Lynn, Mass. In ad­dition to his congregational work, Rev. Sparkman has been involved in various com­munity organizations, including the Red Cross and the NAACP. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the Morris County Urban League.

Coming up this year are all our regular an­nual events such as the Purim Carnival, Pass-over Seder, etc. But there are two events sched­uled for the spring which you should make note of and save the dates. As usual with our Temple they are from different ends of the spectrum. On April 13, we will hold a mitzvah day which will be run by the Social Action Committee. This will be a day to perform good deeds for the Temple and the community as a whole. On May 10, we will hold a Goods and Services Auction. That night will be an opportunity to have a good time and spend some money for new merchan­dise, dinners at restaurants, vacations, intan­gibles, and much more. Plan to attend and a good time will be had by all.

I am now entering the last five months of my term as your president and we still have much to accomplish. I have confidence that my work will continue just as I have carried on the work of those who preceded me. We rely heavily on our members to do the right thing for Temple. We have always been honest in deal­ing with our members and hope you will do the same for us. We continue to be a "Fair Share" congregation. We have never asked for proof of people's income or lack thereof when granting dues relief or when accepting your choice of dues level for the coming year. It is important, therefore, that you be honest with us by accurately and fairly choosing your dues category when the fair share card is sent to you. If you are on dues relief and no longer need it, tell us. If you've had a good year and can move up to the· next level of dues, please do so. If you can afford to be a patron or benefactor, why not? When you do so, you help Temple B'nai Or continue to offer a high level of ser­vice to all our members as well as to seek to improve what we do at all levels. I thank you for your help.

DO A MITZVAHI HAVE AN ADVENTUREI

HELP BUILD A BURNED OUT CHURCHI The Community Relations Committee of MetroWest and Metropolitan

Ecumenical Ministries of Newark will send representatives down south dur­ing the week of February 17th to participate in rebuilding a church that has been a casualty in the sweeping arson attacks this past year. Although helpful, it is not necessary to have building experience in order to take part in the project. Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to participate.

Please call Pamela Frank at MetroWest Community Relations at 201-884-4800, ext. 177, if you are interested in this mitzvah adventure.

From the Admlnl!ilrillDr . . . Billing Statements The fiscal year at Temple B'nai Or is July 1st through June 30th. This means that our third quarter begins January 1. If you have any questions about the statements that you have received, please call Michael Prianti or me at the office. We will be happy to go over your statements with you.

ARZA Membership Optional Check-off In support of the Association of Reform Zionists of America (ARZA), a dues check-off appears on your dues statement for the third quarter Uanuary) that you should have received. Please consider supporting ARZA which is particu­larly concerned with building Reform Judaism and the pursuit of religious pluralism in the Jewish state. ARZA membership is $36 per year.

Tax contribution letters are being prepared and will be sent out by January 3 1st.

A few gentle reminders: If you know of someone in our Temple family who is ill, please call the Temple office so that their name can be included on our Healing List.

Information for our monthly bulletins and our mid-month mailings are due in the office by the first of the month preceding the date of publication.

If you have any suggestions or questions please call me.

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TANGO A LA RENAISSANCE O.K., all you couch potatoes and sofa

spuds, get ready for our annual one ... two .. . . three ... ! One ... two ... three ... !

This is your "golden" opportunity to start the 1997 New Year right by learn­ing the latest dance steps and squeezes. The demonstration will be performed for us by two famous dance instructors from the Arthur Murray Dance Studios, Lora and Danny Villavicencio, at our January 19, 1997 get-together. It will take place in our Temple Social Hall and start at 9:30 A.M.

This promises to be a very enjoyable as well as beneficial morning for all of us. Prior to the start of this program, we will partake in our famous "continental" breakfast at $3 per member and $5 per non-member. For information and res­ervations, call Pat Tolkoff at 201-539-2827 or Dick Raffman at 201-377-4566.

BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/LuNCH Plan now for our annual "Gorge-Us"

gathering. On February 16, 1997, we shall meet at a local restaurant: time and place to be determined. So just save some empty space and read our future notices.

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A1TENTION: AT &. T Employee!i

As you know, the new "AT & T Cares" Community Service Volunteer Program gives each AT & T employee the opportunity to devote one paid workday to community service. Some AT & T em­ployees who are members of Temple B'nai Or are considering coordinating their community service efforts.

If you would like to join them, please contact David Anolick at 201-993-1096.

� By her works, �. shall ye Icnow her ...

. 66 ·8; Women m Refunn .Judillsm! I�· SI!iterhood or Temple B'nill Or

Happy New Year! Miriam and I are very excited about this coming year. The Board and the general membership of Sisterhood have come together these past few months to provide many great ideas for upcoming events.

Coming Events: Sisterhood Shabbat, January 31, 1997. We are going to have a dairy pot luck dinner, open to all Sisterhood members, prior to services at 6:30 P.M. Have a special dish you would like to prepare and share? Then join us for a Shabbat service to celebrate the women of Sisterhood. Please come and share the experience. If you would like to be involved in the service and be a part of the dinner, contact Miriam Herbert at 201-993-1299 for more information.

Progressive Dinner, March 15, 1997. Join us to mingle with present and new members. Cocktail hour will feature music, unique appetizers and wine at Temple. Choose your special host house with a gourmet dinner catered by "Grandaffairs" of Livingston. Then on to the dessert extravaganza at the dessert house. Reserve your place early,

. contact Rosalind Guilis at 201-267-1703.

Cradle Roll, March 22, 1997. Purim is the holiday and 9:30 AM is the time. Help the younger members of Temple learn about Queen Esther and Wicked Hamen! Con­tact Susan Aidekman at 201-966-1969 to reserve a place.

Exercise Class Starting February, 1997. Our own Susan Benson has graciously consented to instruct a weekly class of students at Temple. Anyone interested, please contact Rosalind Guilis at 201-267-1703.

Thank you to Betsy Freeman and all those who helped her sell every Sunday from the Judaica shop. Betsy took the job of revamping our Judaica shop and has done a wonderful job. Sisterhood is eternally grateful.

Thank you to Geri Sharpe for her work in connection with the Scholar in Resi­dence breakfast. GreatJob!

Co-President

The Bulletin is published monthly (except in July and August) by Temple B'nai Or, 60 Overlook Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07960 .

Phone: 201-539-4539 Fax: 201-539-2758 Home Page: wwwoshamashoorg/reform/uahc/congs/nj/nj007

Rabbi DONALD B. RDSSDFF Cantor BRUCE M. BENSON

Rabbi Emeritus Z. DAVID LEVY

President .JACK. S. PIERMONT Sistemood [lrPresident BARBARA BU&EN Sistemood [lrPresident MIRIAM HERBERT

Men's [Iub President LEE BRODSKY Sr. Youth 6roup PreSident &ARRETT SZIBDAT

Renaissance RICHARD RAFFMAI\I

Editor CATHERINE LITWIN

Administrator CAROLE.J. &OLDBER& Director of Education DAVID ISKOVITZ

Nursery School Director DEE F. COHEN

[holr Director ALICE MALESKI

TEMPLE B'NAI O� RELIC;IOUS SCHOOL CH'LD�EN OF TOfV...H AND UC;HT

On January 23rd, we celebrate Tu B'shevat. On this day we reiterate our dedi­cation to Israel and especially to Eretz Yisroel, the Land of Israel.

There are no special prayers said on Tu B'shevat nor specific laws for observ­ing the holiday. It is almost just another day in the calendar. Almost, but not �eally, for it is the day we rejoice in the New Year of the Trees - Rosh Hashanah Letlanot. An old custom mentioned in the Talmud is to plant a young cedar for every boy born during the year and a young cypress for every girl. When the young people grew up and came to be married, branches from the cedar and cypress were cut and woven together to form their marriage chupah.

. We ask parents to be part of the tradition and purchase trees in honor or m

memory of loved ones. You need only to travel to Israel to witness the success of the yearly Jewish National Fund campaign. Every tree certificate purchased by a child is not only a tool for teaching love and connection to the land of Israel, but also represents one of the three million trees planted yearly which

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develops the relationship between our children and future generatIons of Amen-can Jews and will support a range of Israel causes. . .

We hope each family will celebrate Tu B'shevat by purchasmg trees m Israel to make stronger the unbreakable bonds between Jews everywhere and the Land of Israel. On Tu B'shevat we can help make the oneness of the Jewish people a reality.

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.Junior Youth 6roup l\Iew!i The Junior Youth Group had a great time skating at Instant Replay in Decem­

ber. Our first Junior Youth Group ski trip is planned for January 4th at Shawnee in Pennsylvania, and we will be rock climbing at the New Jersey Rock Gym in Wayne on Friday, February 22nd. A special thanks to our excellent Junior Youth Group Advisory Committee for their wonderful event ideas! Watch your mail­boxes for details.

ISRAEL PROGRAM FAIR Sunday, January 12, 1997

2:00-5:00 PM Aidekman Jewish Community Campus

901 Route 10, Whippany, NJ

FOR TEENS AND THEIR PARENTS rip providers from over 15 different Israel Programs.

• Presentations by past participants of Israel Summer programs Workshops on Security Issues, Funding the Israel Experience,

and How to Choose an Israel Trip.

*Israel market (Israeli food, jewelry, etc.)

Israel Youth Cafe Just for Teens!

ADMISSION IS FREE!

For More Information: (201) 884-4800 Ext. 160 Sponsored by the Israel Program Center of the

United J ewish Federation of Metro West

NURSERY sct-\-OOL Welcome to 1997! And at Nursery

School that means it's time to register for the 1997 /l 998 school year.

Our Spring Toddlers Together class will start this month. We're also starting a new class of children who are just two years old. It's called Toddlers Plus and it meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 until I I :30 A.M. There is still room in this class if you know of someone who might be interested.

Our Summer Mini-Camp will take place from June 16th until June 27th. This will take 2, 3, 4 and 5-year olds from the end of school to the beginning of the full camp season. It's always a fun­filled, theme-based program that in­cludes lots of water play, outdoor fun and exciting events .

Our regular program for next Fall includes classes for Toddlers (16-26 months, with parents or caregivers); Two Year Olds (2 or 3 mornings a week); Three/Four Year Olds (3 or 5 mornings a week) and Pre-K children (5 mornings a week). We have oppor­tunities to extend days until I PM or 2:30 PM for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.

Our program includes gym and music. We also invite children to sign up for Computer Tots and Music To­gether classes.

There are so many great opportu­nities for little ones in our Nursery School family. Temple members have first priority to register. Call me imme­diately for more information and for registration materials (201-267-6424).

The Nursery School will host a Shabbat Dinner and Service on Friday, January 10th. Temple members are welcome to join us and may register through the Nursery School.

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During the dark winter months bring light and warmth to your life through study at the

Adult Jewish Academy

at Temple B'nai Or

7:45 P.M. in the multi-purpose room

Rabbi Donald Rossoff will present

An Introduction to Some of the Basic Texts in Jewish Literature

by examing what the literature has to say about prayer:

What is the nature of prayer?

When should prayers be said?

Have prayers and their purposes changed over the centuries?

What are some prayers familiar to Jewish life?

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 "Prayer in Tanakh"

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 "Prayer in the Mishnah"

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Focus: The Psalms

Focus: Keva and Kavanah

"Prayer in Jewish Mysticism" Focus: Hasidic Prayer

Please pre-register for one, two or three sessions by calling Temple at 539-4539.

Coming in March: "The Jewish Short Story" taught by Dr. Terry Kroloff' Wednesday, March 12, 19 and 26.

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FAMILY EDUCATION PARENTS' SEMINAR ...

When a Child Asks About Death Whether it is the death of a pet, a friend, a grandparent, or someone even closer, children have their own ways of dealing with the loss of a dear one. Depending on the age, their ways of understanding and coping are often very different than those of adults. We will share some of the research done on death and children and help with responses to the questions we have difficulty answering for ourselves.

When a Child Asks About God Children talk about God all the time and ask lots of questions. To adults, many of their questions and their perceptions seem "childish" - but are in fact appropriate for where they are along the road of "faith development." How do we provide answers and responses which will make sense to them -- and to ourselves?

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Each of these Seminars will be offered twice, once during the First Session of Religious School and once during the Second Session.

Sunday, January 19 12:00 pm -1:15 pm When a child Asks About God Sunday, January 26

sunday, February 2

10:00 am - 11:15 am

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

10:00 am - 11:15 am

When a Child Asks About God When a child Asks About Death When a Child Asks About Death

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

SPONSORED BY, THE TEMPLE B'NAI OR FAMILY EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE

JUDAISM ON ONE FOOT

A PRIi\1ER IN JE\VISH PRACTICE & THOUGHT WITH R-\BBI DON ROSSOFF AND GARY AIDEKi'-IA_ -

FIITH IN THE SERIES - 5757 (96-97)

ARE WE REALLY THE

CHOSEN PEOPLE? "'HAT IS A COVEl\ANT ?

\X'HAT DOES IT MEA l\ TO BE A COVEI\Al\TAL PEOPLE?

D OE S TilE COVENANT STILL EXIST AFTER TH E HOLOCAUST?

\VIIEI\ \YE SAY ""E A R E THE CHOSEN PEOPLE ARE \VE REALLY J(-ST B EIN (; CHAUVAl\ISTIC? DO WE THINK WE

ARE "BEITER" TH EN EVERYONE ELSE?

IF T HE COVEI\A NT IS A l\ OUTDATED CONCEPT DOES JUDAISM STILL HAVE A PURPOSE? 'W'HAT IS IT?

CA l\/DO GENTll.ES HAVE A CO VENANT WITH (;OD?

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Service Led by Sisterhood Members Selected Readings from Our Gates of Prayer 'J'Zidatf, � 31, 1997

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December 12, 1996 !ts snooh \l'ill not ceaH

Dear Congregation,

On Thursday, January 23, 1997, we celebrate Tu B'Shevat- the New Year of the Trees. Traditionally, Jewish families have participated in this celebration by planting trees in Israel. The purchase of trees not only helps Israel blossom and grow, but also provides us with the opportunity of strengthening our bonds to the people and the land of Israel.

We would like to suggest that you purchase one or more trees in honor of or in memory of someone dear to you- a child, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, an uncle, a grandparent etc. You will receive a beautiful certificate indicating for whom the tree was purchased. It makes a very memorable and treasured gift for those you love.

In order to fulfil the mitzvah of planting tree in the soil of our Jewish homelend, complete the enclosed form and return it to the Temple B'nai Or Religious School secretary, Doris Hofman, with a check for the total made out to Temple B'nai Or.

Thank you for helping celebrate Tu B'Shevat with a mitzvah.

"As, the days P.t iJ<:Jre.e;siishall, lJe tIJe days of my people ". ISAfAh'.

Respectful/y,

(iJ��:L David Iskovitz, ---> Director of Education

TEMPLE B'NAI OR

Tree Order Form Each Tree Costs $10.00

IIWE. _______ -,--_-----:-----: __ -----: ___ WISH TO PLANT ___ TREE(S) Donor's name(s) to be inscribed on certificate

IN HONOR OF -----------------------------------------------------

IN MEMORY OF -----------------------------------------------------

PARENT'S NAME _____________________ ___

HOME ADDRESS ______________________ _

TOWN STATE ZIPCODE ----------------------- ------------ ------------

I HAVE ENCLOSED $ ___ . I AM IN THE GRADE. TEACHER'S NAME * ( if applicable ) *

Parents: Please return this form and contribution to the school by February 2, 1997. Make check payable to Temple B'nai Or.

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.JANUARV1997 Tishri 5757 - Cheshvan 5757

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Mini Mester #1 Orim

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7 28 Tevet

Madrikim Meeting 6 pm

1st Grade Family Focus on TOIah Executive Board 7:30 pm WRJ/Sisterhood

4 Shevat 5 Shevat 6 Shevat

� Men's Club Breakfast � 9:30 am

No 2nd Grade Class BarlBat MeeUng with Cantor 5:00 pm

Mini Mester #2 Board of Trustees

11 Shevat

Renaissance Breakfast 9:30 am

2D 12 Shevat 13 Shevat

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22 Tevet

� New Year's Day

Nursery & Religious School Closed Ol1ice Closed

S 29 Tevet

Nursery School Parentffeacher Conferences

7 Shevat

Nursery School Open House

2 23 Tevet

Nursery School Resumes l--RoReligious Scl1OOl---,

S 1 Shevat

10 am WRJ/Sisterhood Seminar with Rabbi Rossoll

8 Shevat 10 am WRJ/Sisterhood Seminar

with Rabbi Rossoll

3 24 Tevet

H 4:23 pm

?D 2 Shevat

H 4:30 pm

Nursery School Shabbal Dinne S/labbal Service 8 p�?1

9 Sheval

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4 25 Tevet � Shemot

3 Shevat

V,'en 2nd Grad. Sh,bb,t Progrlm 9:30,m SetV/c. 11 ,m

Brett Wayne & David Wayne

will be called to the T OIah as B'nai Mitzvah

10 Shevat

A i 7:45 pm 7:30 pm

Outreach Pot-Luck Dinner 6: 15 pm r�u,c/liIl9 Se,.vicu:l fo,. Besi,u.e"$

Sl1abbalServ;ce 8 pm 7th Grade Havdalah 5:30 pm

22 14 Shevat

23 15 Shevat 10 am WRJ/Slsterhood Seminar

with Rabbi Rossoll

24 16 Shevat

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[&:!�lil Shabbat Shira

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2Ei l, . Besh,/lach Sh,bb.t Shirl rr , Pre-Mot Sh,bblt 9:15.m

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Jessie Borlnsky No 7th Grade Class

Mini Mester #3 Martin Luther King Birthday

Office & Nursery School Closed Religious School COInmittee 7:45 pm Grade 3 Tu B'Shevat Seder 8p'" will be called to the TOIah as a Bat Mitzvah

2S 27 2S 18 Shevat 19 Shevat 20 Shevat

Mini Mester #4

Men's Club Board Parents' Seminar

Facilities 7:30pm 8pm

2S 21 Shevat

3D 22 Shevat

10 am WRJ/Sisterhood Seminar with Rabbi Rossoll

Nursery School Committee 7:30 pm

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SHOP WITH SCRIP Have you obtained your monthly supply of $CRIP? If not, make the call today. The dollars to Temple really add up over a

period of time. This is an easy, no cost, way to financially support our Temple.

Using $CRIP is easy: Once a month, call Kathy Kesner at 201-539-7602 or Shari Stack at 201-285-5118 to place your $CRIP order.

Make a check out to Temple for the amount of $CRIP you want.

$CRIP will be given to you in the denominations you order, and can be used at Kings, Foodtown or ShopRite.

Remember, $CRIP is also available at the Temple Office.

Temple earns 5% on aU you spend!

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ISRAEL Have Fun. Make New Friends.

See Fantastic places where Jewish history was made.

Go to Israel with other teens in '97.

Call now to fmd out about receiving your $600 grant. Financial assistance based on need also available.

For infonnation and application, please contact Israel Experience 201-884-4800, Ext. 161/160

ADULT .JEWISH SIN6LES CHANUKAH PARTY Our Chanukah Party on December 8, 1996, for Adult Jewish Singles (30ish or

55ish) was SUPER. More than twenty friends, old and new, gathered to celebrate the festival of Chanukah.

Everyone pitched in and enjoyed our Latke Fryoff (Great idea, Rabbi.) Vegetable Latkes seemed to be the favorite, but good ole potato latkes disappeared too!

The group, which is in its formative stage, shared warm conversations, and tales of the single life with each other. The purpose of our Singles Gathering is to enjoy being with other Jewish Singles. If you, or someone you know, would like to hear about our next official get-together, please call Jim Acerra, 201-993-8868, or Marilyn Kustoff,201-895-5182.

SOME ENCHANTED

EVENIN61 Circle the date on

your calendar! Make your plans now to invite your friends to our Enchanted Evening on Saturday, May 10, 1997.

We know that this evening will be magical and wonderful with the help, support and participation of our Temple family. Start now!

The Acquisition Committee is seek­ing donations of new items and/or spe­cial services, such as the use of a limo, a condo, or a vacation house for a week or weekend, or perhaps, tickets for a sports event, Broadway theatre, ballet or a con­cert. Be creative! Get together with oth­ers and surprise us! Think of a fantasy evening, weekend, hour that you would enjoy. How about asking your favorite florist to donate flowers once a month for a year. Want to cook dinner or bake a cake? Come on - we can all think of someone to ask for a dinner for two or four or six or . . . !

Share your special talents and your time! Monetary contributions are also ap­preciated so we can purchase some ma­jor items for the auction. Please call Alan Ackerman at 201-898-1177 or Rosalind Guilis at 201-267-1703 for further infor­mation.

Speclill Opportunity fUr College !itudl!nt!i

A special five-week program of work and study in Israel for college students dur­ing the summer of 1997 is being offered through the Israel Program Center of the United J ewish Federation of Metro West.

Participants spend three weeks as a counselor in an Israeli Day camp and tour the country for two weeks. The Kefiada (Israeli Day Camp) program is subsidized by the United Jewish Federation of Metro West, so the cost for students is only the airfare and a nominal registration fee. Since only 12 students are selected each year, early applications are advised.

For information, contact Yael Gal-Or at 201-884-4800, ext. 167.

:«:;;l======C=�=.=· b==�=+. =£?==�= =======,-<::U: RABBI ROSSOFF'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Our marriage

*Gail and Paul Mandel A Good Year

* Jackie and Larry Hom Marriage of Karen Miller and Stewart leviss

*Pam and Robert Handler Our son, Justin, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

*Linda and Rick Haan Craig Bissinger's 40th Birthday

Nadine Milberg and James Rubenstein

In memory of Paula Blumenthal, mother of Ariella Kahana

*Linda and Edward Wacks

CANTOR BENSON'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Our son, Justin, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

*Linda and Rick Haan

In memory of Rosalyn Joseph, mother of Barry Joseph

Debra and Wayne Perry Rose Ehrenhalt

Ruth Benson Aaron David Ostrich

*Marilyn Ostrich-Nelson

CARING COMMUNITY FUND In honor of Sandy Rems' speedy recovery

The Fried Family

ENDOWMENT FUND In honor of Zelda Meltzger's speedy recovery

Deenie and Sid Schlosser

In memory of Rhoda levy Reasenberg, sister of Rabbi Z. David levy Harry I. Morchower

Deenie and Sid Schlosser

SAMUEL HOLLANDER MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND

*Beth Israel Cemetery

JASON LEWIS FUND FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION In honor of Vicki Nelson's election to UAHC Board

Ilene and Bruce Jacobs

NURSERY SCHOOL FUND In memory of lorna Kaplan's mother

Ilene and Bruce Jacobs

PRAYERBOOKFUND In honor of Marriage of Lisa, daughter of Sandy and Philip Wemer

WCarole and Richard Einaugler

In memory of Edgar Gallerstein, father of Peter Gallerstein

WHelen and Neil Markowitz Rhoda levy Reasenberg, sister of Rabbi Z. David levy

WJoyce and Ronald levy Tessie Zitomer, mother of Barry Zitomer

WLinda and Edward Wacks Charles Reiter Sid levitt Bayla Schoen blum Mordche Schoenblum

Evelyn Levitt Sandy Laba

WJonathan Laba WAiison and Stuart Laba WJean Seltzer

SHABBAT SHIRA FUND In honor of Carole Goldberg

*Linda and Rick Haan

In memory of Jeffrey Wacks

Harriet and Gil Adelstein Jerry Schreiber, husband of Bobbie

Elaine and Bemard Menkes Jerry Schreiber, husband of Bobbie Rhoda levy Reasenberg, sister of Rabbi Z. David levy Harry I. Morchower

Mitzi and len Szerlip Rhoda levy Reasenberg, sister of Rabbi Z. David levy

Anita and louis Gordon

TEACHER ENRICHMENT FUND In honor of Sharon Acierno

Joshua Shapiro

YAHRZEIT FUND In memory of Anna Israelit

The Zweig Family Bernard Pearl

lynn and Allen Pearl Helen Aresty Fine

*Josephine and Gerald Aresty Joseph Mann Ruth Brody

Susan and Stuart Mann lea Schleichkorn

Dora Faber Alter Milberg

Nadine Milberg and James Rubenstein

Morris Snow lena Holzer Doris Orgel

Phyllis and David Feinblum Lillian Wassner Johanna Pearl Freda Seldin

Henrietta Greenbaum Katherine Reichek Meyer Reichek

Susan and Jim Reichek Henry M. Platt

*The Platt Family Dinah Ruth TOOn

Ethel Sheifer Dorothy Ettin Allen

Donna, Ed, Cori and Lindsey Okin Lillian luger

Jack Wind and Family Dora Beck

Esther Beck

* Denotes a donation of $50 or more W Denotes purchase of a prayerbook

INMEMORIAM When cherished ties are broken,

our burden of sadness is made lighter by the sympathy and

comfort of friends. The Congregation extends

its sympathy to the families of:

Rhoda Levy Reasenberg, sister of

Rabbi Z. David Levy

Marc Timins, father of

Adrienne Liberman

Rose Sayette, mother of

Edward Sayette

Martha Broum mother of

Marcia Kaplan

Mazel Tovl MARRIAGE OF:

Amy Sarasohn to David Spurr Children of

Pat and Peter Sarasohn and

Susan and Marc Spurr

Lisa, daughter of

Sandy and Philip Werner

To celebrate a special simcha, you are invited to purchase a stone

or leaf on our Tree of Life. For information, please call

Larry Leibowitz at 201-635-4694.

Highlights ot= Board Minutes I\I1J\11!111ber1996

PRESIDENT: Jack Piermont reminded members that the UJA is looking for vol­unteers for this year's Super Sunday on February 2.

TREASURER: Bill Blatt reported the first quarter was a mirror of the last quarter.

SENIOR YOUTH GROUP: Garrett Szibdat reported our Senior Youth Group is gaining recognition in NFTY, and reported on the upcoming dance which our Youth Group is sponsoring. It is planned that all proceeds from this event will be allocated to the Mitzvah Corps.

SISTERHOOD: Barbara Bugen announced the Sisterhood Shabbat will be held on Friday, January 31, 1997.

COURTYARD: It is anticipated that renovation will probably begin in the Spring on the Courtyard.

REUGIOUS SCHOOL: David Iskovitz reported on the Confirmation trip to Wash­ington, D.C. as well as upcoming events.

SOCIAL ACTION: Norman Schnayer announced a Men's Club Blood Drive to take place on December 16. Norm circulated a list of committees for Mitzvah Day on April 13 and asked for volunteers.

WAYS AND MEANS: Dick Hyken is seeking volunteers to donate goods and ser­vices, and to work at the Goods and Services Auction on May 10, 1997.

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Looking Aheild

February 6, 13,20 Adult Jewish Academy

March 15 Progressive Dinner

March 12, 19,26 Adult Jewish Academy

March 23 Purim Carnival

April 13 Mitzvah Day

May 10 Goods and Services Auction!

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The Outreach Committee invites you to

TEACHING SHABBAT POT LUCK DINNER January 17 at 6: 15 PM

Come and experience how to make Shabbat most meaningful in your own home!

The dinner will be followed at 8 PM by a BEGINNERS' TEACHING SERVICE

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Temple members will speak on What Shabbat Means To Me.

To RSVP for the dinner and to find out what you can bring, please call Marcia Schran at 201-895-3808 by January 13.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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